Tribes 2 Delayed

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Well, it happened. Find out why inside from one of the producers of the game.

By IGN Staff

Well folks, disappointing news on the Tribes 2 front today. Dave Georgeson, Senior Producer on the project sent out a letter today that basically told us we've got to wait a while until this one gets out. Read the letter below and see for yourself.

In order to maintain the quality that Tribes fans expect and deserve, Sierra and Dynamix have made the decision to delay shipping Tribes 2 so that we can put the finishing touches on this ambitious project. (We will still hit the scheduled beta date. We just want a longer post-beta period to hone the game.) Because Tribes 2 is a AAA-title, we decided it would be best to extend the beta test and appropriately finesse the game so it meets the highest standards. This means we will be able to ensure the greater compatibility testing and play balancing that a game of this scale requires.

While we realize this is disappointing for many gamers, we hope you will agree this is the best decision, as our community deserves no less than our best effort.

So, stay tuned for the beta--and in the meantime, I've included a special look at Tribes 2 with the enclosed screen shot. We will be announcing a new ship date soon and guarantee it will be worth the wait!

Sincerely,

Dave Georgeson Senior Producer/Director, Dynamix

Well there you have it. In lieu of the delay announcement, Dynamix did include a new screenshot showing off some vehicle action.

Whaaaaaaaa!!! We want it, we want it, we want it!!!

As the letter states, this could mean good things for the game such as less bugs and better balancing, but all of you that are beating your heads against the wall in anticipation are going to need a new icepack. We will of course keep you informed of any new news regarding Tribes 2 in the coming months.